Lake George is a moderately small town that is found within the region of Adirondack in the state of
New York. The area is surrounded by moderately dense forestry plus the mountainous growth and shrubs typical of the region. The town sits on Lake George, a famous oligotrophic lake that is located at the southeastern side of the foot of the Adirondack Mountains. Lake George is narrow and long and has a convenient location to the northeastern side of the state of New York, in the United States. This location falls within the Great Appalachian Valley's upper area, between the Hudson and St Lawrence valleys, and allows the water to drown into both the St. Lawrence River drainage basin and Lake Champlain.
Along the shores of Lake George, sits Fort William Henry Museum and Restoration center, a British Fort that dates back into 1755 but has been restored and refurbished. Close by is the glorious Million Dollar Beach, complete in attractive picnicking spots and a shared boat launch location. Visitors throng these locations for all manners of fun activities, including swimming, boating, kayaking, and canoeing.
For the best sweeping and scenic views of Lake George Town and the entire region, visitors take to the Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway. The same can be achieved from atop the highest points of the Adirondack Mountain, too.
Other amazing spots from which the entire Lake George can be viewed include Bolton Landing, Sabbath Day Point, Isles Point, and from atop the Buck Mountain in Fort Ann.
The climate of Lake George is typical of the cold and temperate one, classified as Dfb, as per the Köppen climate classification. In general, the weather is characteristic of ample rainfall through most months during the year, with even the driest month receiving some rain. The wettest months are
May and
August, collecting approximately 3.8" (96.5mm) and 3.9" (99.1mm) of precipitation, respectively. On the other hand, the driest months are
January and
February, also receiving 2.8" (71.1mm) and 2.5" (63.5mm) of rainfall, respectively.
The temperature is generally cold, with the warmest month reading between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 55.4°F (13°C) on average. The coldest month has the mercury within the range of 6.8°F (-14°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C), with periodic episodes when the days and nights become colder.
Ideally, the Lake George region can be visited at any time during the year. The sweeping views of the lake and those of its scenic surroundings can be achieved at any time of day r during any season. During winter, for example, the foggy and misty clouds above the water provide for the lake's unique beauty. During autumn, it gets better with the fall foliage and the golden-brown illumination upon the lake, especially throughout
October. It is clearer during summer, owing to the less cloudy skies and warm, pleasant weather. Spring has its unique beauty upon the waters, as the brightly colored blossoms give magnificent reflections in the water.
The travel period to Lake George peaks between
June and
September, during the warmest of the summer months. The period has the best weather to indulge in swimming and many other water activities. For skiing and other snow-related fun, the period to visit is between
November and
March.